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Ralph Gayle Hancock

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Jan 10, 1972

Victim Details

Ralph Gayle Hancock

Male

White / Caucasian

Baton-rouge

LA

1972-01-10

30

Ralph

Gayle Hancock

07/03/2026

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In the turbulent environment of a civil rights demonstration in downtown Baton Rouge on January 10, 1972, Deputy Sheriff Ralph G. Hancock, a 29-year-old male, lost his life in a violent exchange. The day was supposed to be his day off. The situation on North Boulevard escalated when three newsmen were reportedly attacked, prompting a police convergence on the demonstration. A single, unidentified shot rang out, igniting a fierce gun battle between the demonstrators and law enforcement officers. ...
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  • Deputy Sheriff Ralph G. Hancock
  • 4 IN BATON ROUGE ARE SLAIN IN CLASH (Published 1972)
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